Kōji Yamamura

Japanese independent animator
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Kōji Yamamura

Summary

Kōji Yamamura is a human[1]. Born in Nagoya[2], he… he was born on June 4, 1964[3]. He worked as a film director[4], animator[5], film editor[6], screenwriter[7], and illustrator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Kōji Yamamura was born in Nagoya[2].
  • Kōji Yamamura was born on June 4, 1964[3].
  • Kōji Yamamura held citizenship in Japan[10].
  • Kōji Yamamura's professions included film director[4].
  • Kōji Yamamura's professions included animator[5].
  • Kōji Yamamura's professions included film editor[6].
  • Kōji Yamamura's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Kōji Yamamura's professions included illustrator[8].
  • Kōji Yamamura's professions included film screenwriter[11].
  • Kōji Yamamura's field of work was illustration[12].
  • Kōji Yamamura's field of work was animated film[13].
  • Among Kōji Yamamura's employers was Tokyo Zokei University[14].
  • Kōji Yamamura's education included a stint at Tokyo Zokei University[15].
  • Kōji Yamamura received the Medal with Purple Ribbon[16].
  • Kōji Yamamura is recorded as male[17].
  • Kōji Yamamura's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Kōji Yamamura's family name is recorded as Yamamura[19].
  • Kōji Yamamura's given name is recorded as Kōji[20].
  • Kōji Yamamura's official website is recorded as http://www.yamamura-animation.jp[21].
  • Kōji Yamamura's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film[22].
  • Kōji Yamamura's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[23].
  • Kōji Yamamura's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Kōji Yamamura's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '山村浩二'}[25].
  • Kōji Yamamura's name in kana is recorded as やまむら こうじ[26].
  • Kōji Yamamura's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Nagoya[2], Kōji Yamamura… he was born on June 4, 1964[3].

Education

Kōji Yamamura was educated at Tokyo Zokei University[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include film director[4], animator[5], film editor[6], screenwriter[7], illustrator[8], and film screenwriter[11]. Fields of work include illustration[12], an activity[28] and animated film[13], a type of cinematic work[29]. Among Kōji Yamamura's employers was Tokyo Zokei University[14].

Recognition

Kōji Yamamura received the Medal with Purple Ribbon[16].

Why It Matters

Kōji Yamamura ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Kōji Yamamura born?

Born in Nagoya[2], Kōji Yamamura…

What did Kōji Yamamura do for work?

Kōji Yamamura worked as film director[4], animator[5], film editor[6], screenwriter[7], and illustrator[8].

Where did Kōji Yamamura go to school?

Kōji Yamamura was educated at Tokyo Zokei University[15].

What awards did Kōji Yamamura receive?

Honors received include Medal with Purple Ribbon[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [4] . NFB.ca. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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